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FFARMER’SAR MER’S CCity MMARKETHallA RParking Lot ity Ha KET ll Park WWednesdaysedn ing Lot esdays 2 ttoo 6 pp.m. RRecreationecreation programsprograms OOpenspe June.m .10 ns June & eventsevents citycity newsnews 10 & informationinformation CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSIONS CONTACT INFORMATION CITY COUNCIL meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., Mayor Stan Karwoski...... 249-7684 at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley; meetings are cablecast live on Channel Councilmember Kristen Cici...... 353-2085 16. Agendas and minutes at city hall or on the city’s web site. Questions? Councilmember Lori Pulkrabek...... 702-6355 Please call 730-2704. Councilmember Bill Rasmussen...... 731-1676 Councilmember Paul Reinke...... 773-1104 City Hall - Main...... 739-5086 Administrator...... 730-2705 Assessments...... 501-5309 Assessor...... 702-5231 Attorney, Prosecuting...... 730-2826 Building Inspections...... 739-5150 Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley...... 747-3860 Development/Planning/Redevelopment...... 730-2720 Editor, Oakdale Update...... 730-2704 Engineering...... 730-2734 Environmental Center (Woodbury)...... 430-6655 Fire Department, Headquarters, 5000 Hadley...... 731-8886 Forester/Tree Inspector...... 501-5302 Paul Lori Stan Bill Kristen Garden Club...... 702-9017 Reinke Pulkrabek Karwoski Rasmussen Cici Housing...... 730-2721 Library, 1010 Heron...... 730-0504 Licensing...... 730-2739 Oakdale Athletic Association...... www.oaaonline.com Oakdale Adult Softball Association...... 731-6850 Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce...... 578-7769 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION meets the 1st Oakdale/Lake Elmo Historical Society...... 739-7152 Wednesday of the month (no meetings held January, April, July, or Post Offi ce, 1175 Gershwin...... 735-8030 October) at 5:15 p.m. at 1584 Hadley Avenue. Questions? Please call 651- Public Works, 1900 Hadley...... 730-2740 730-2721. Recreation Department, 4444 Hadley...... 747-3860 Recycling and Environmental Inquiries...... 730-2723 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION typically School District #622...... 748-7560 meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Summerfest...... 730-2722 Hadley Avenue; meetings are cablecast live on Channel 16. Questions? Tartan Ice Arena, west of Tartan High...... 714-9251 Please call 651-730-2723. Utility Billing...... 730-2716 Washington County Government Center...... 430-6000 Web Page...... www.ci.oakdale.mn.us PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION typically meets the 3rd Webmaster...... 730-2704 Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue; meetings are cablecast live on Channel 16. Questions? Please First Call for Help (United Way Referral Line)...... 211 call 651-747-3867. Travel and Traffi c Information...... 511 Minnesota Relay...... 711 PLANNING COMMISSION typically meets the 1st Thursday of each Call Before Digging (Gopher State One Call)...... 811 month at 7 p.m. at the Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue; meetings Police, Fire (Non-emergency and emergency calls)...... 911 are cablecast live on Channel 16. Questions? Please call 651-730-2720. Watch live broadcasts on public access Channel 16. HOURS AND ADDRESSES Watch rebroadcasts by clicking on City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “Watch City Meetings” at www.ci.oakdale.mn.us. Building Inspection - Regular Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Building Inspections Extended Hours (May thru September)7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OF INTEREST Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Avenue Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DIAL-A-RIDE TRANSPORTATION. Transit Link offers transportation Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. is intended to serve areas where regular transit route service is not available. Saturday 12 to 4 p.m. Transit Link is available from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday-Friday. To reserve a Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. ride, please call 651-602-5465 up to fi ve business days in advance. Fire Station Headquarters, 5000 Hadley 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Recreation, 4444 Hadley 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FREE CABLE (channels 6, 14, 15, 16 (local government access), 20, 95, and Police Department, 1584 Hadley 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 98). Call 651-747-3801 and ask for the free “Universal Coverage Channels”. Public Works, 1900 Hadley Avenue 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. MAPLEWOOD/OAKDALE LIONS CLUB. Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., Oakdale City Hall (Hadley Room - 2nd Floor), OAKDALE WEB PAGE 1584 Hadley Avenue. www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/maplewoodoakdale/index.php www.ci.oakdale.mn.us OAKDALE GARDEN CLUB. Join the Oakdale Garden Club - call Michelle at 651-702-9017. OAKDALE RECREATION OAKDALE UPDATE CABLE SHOW - CHANNEL 16. Host Frank Orsello WEB PAGE: offers a wide variety of interesting guests and topics about our community. Tune www.oakdalefun.com in Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday @ 7 p.m. and after every City Council meeting broadcast on Channel 16. You can also view it Mondays @ 5:30 p.m. on Channel 6 or on the web at www.gtn.org/programs.html Follow us on Facebook and be BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON. As a Yellow Ribbon City, Oakdale assists the fi rst to hear about upcoming members of the military and their families with errands to home maintenance. To learn more, please call Stan Karwoski (651-249-7684), Lori Pulkrabek (651-702- events, news, and much more! 6355) or Marc Cove (651-332-5222). RESIDENT RESOURCE: Important Stuff to Know BACKYARD (RECREATIONAL) questions. The department opens at 7 has not been cut, the city cuts it and FIRES are allowed when: a.m., Monday through Friday, from the property owner is billed/assessed. May to October: 651-739-5150. To report tall grass or weeds, please • The base of the fi re does not use the “Report Tall Grass” form on exceed 3’ in diameter PARKING BY MAILBOXES. the city’s web page or call (651) 702- • Flames do not exceed 2’ in height When parking on the street, please 5225. • Fire is contained in a fi re ring of take care to not park within 10’ of noncombustible material either side of the mailbox during these TRASH CONTAINERS. Except • Fire ring is located at least 25’ times: Monday - Saturday between 8 on collection day, please store your from any structure a.m. and 6 p.m. garbage/trash and recycling containers • Water source is in close proximity on the side or back of your house/ • Fire is attended until extinguished PETS. Not everyone enjoys the garage or inside the garage or shed -- • Burn only clean, dry wood; do not company of pets or wants others’ pets just not in front of your property. burn treated lumber, leaves, trash, in their yard. Please take care that furniture, etc. your pet does not disturb others or TREE REMOVAL OR PRUNING. • Fire may not produce smoke that their property by: controlling barking; Don’t go out on a limb by hiring a tree causes discomfort or a negative keeping pets restrained in your yard service company that is not licensed impact to neighboring properties. and on a leash when off your property; by the city. Call 651-730-2740 or go confi ning pets in heat; and picking up to www.ci.oakdale.mn.us and search BOULEVARDS / EASEMENTS. your pet’s droppings. “Tree Service”. A boulevard is typically the property in your front yard, back 10’ from the PETS IN PARKS. For the enjoyment UNWANTED NEWSPAPERS. If curb. It holds utilities, mailboxes, of all who walk, ride, or live in our you would prefer to not receive the hydrants, street lights, and signs and parks, pet owners are reminded to free weekly newspaper delivered to is used for snow storage. Your yard hold onto their leashed dog at all your home, please call 651-748-7833. also contains easements that allow times when visiting a park. Mutt Mitt access to cable, water, sewer, and dispensers are provided for ease in VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. phone. Landscaping, underground collecting dog waste. Volunteers run elections, guide the city sprinklers, fencing/invisible fencing, and county on advisory committees, and structures located in boulevards PROPERTY COMPLAINTS. teach classes, plant trees, care for or easements are susceptible to Have a concern with a neighboring parks and wetlands, assist with the damage when the city or another property? Call 651-702-5225. Please Summerfest parade, grocery shop governmental entity uses those areas note that you need to live within 200’ for others, and so much more. Please for a public purpose. Repair costs of the subject property -- or be able to check out the Volunteer Opportunities to private facilities located in those see it from your property. at www.ci.oakdale.mn.us under areas are the responsibility of the “Living Here”. homeowner. Please call 651-739-5150 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE for information on your properties STORAGE. Throughout the year, WARNING SIRENS. Sirens are boulevards and easements. each property is allowed to keep one tested at 1 p.m. on the fi rst Wednesday recreational vehicle outside; whether of the month (March-October). The BRANCHES / BRUSH DISPOSAL. it’s in the side or rear yard (at least 5’ city’s web site offers a variety of For a nominal fee, Public Works from property line) or on the driveway information on storm warnings, accepts branches / brush (under 8” in (snowmobiles from Nov 1 to April tornados, and more (www.ci.oakdale. diameter). Address: 1900 Hadley. 30; other vehicles from May 1 to mn.us, select Public Safety, Fire, Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to Nov 1). Having more recreational Severe Weather Information). 3 p.m.). Please call 651-730-2740 for vehicles is fi ne provided only one is details. outside and the others are hibernating WATERING LAWNS AND inside the garage or at off-site storage. GARDENS. Lawn care experts are CALL BEFORE DIGGING. Questions? Please call 651-702-5225. now saying “watering thoroughly Planning to dig posts, do landscaping but infrequently” is the best course or gardening, or otherwise disturb or SEWER BACK-UPS. If your of action for a healthy yard. Great excavate soil? Call Gopher State’s property experiences a problem with news because although it seems like Call at 811 at least 48 hours before the public sewer system, call Public Minnesota has a nearly unlimited you dig! Works at 651-730-2740 immediately supply of water, we now know that our -- before contacting a private drain natural resources are limited and need FLOTATION DEVICES. Canoes, cleaning service. Most homeowner to be protected and preserved. boats, rafts, etc., may only be used insurance policies exclude sewer on Tanners Lake located at I-94 and backups. The city is liable only in the Water preservation is why Oakdale Geneva Avenue. event that a backup is caused by the operates under a year round, odd-even city’s negligence. watering schedule (even numbered GARAGE SALES. Each residence house addresses can water lawns and may have a total of 3 garage sales, TALL GRASS. Grass needs to be gardens on even-numbered days, and running for up to 4 days, each kept to a maximum height of 6”, cut vice versa for odd numbered addresses year. This includes participation at least every two weeks between and dates). Questions? Please call in the citywide sales held in May. May 15 and October 15, and weeds 651-730-2740. Questions? Call 651-739-5150. kept under control. This applies to all properties in the city. When the city WILDLIFE AND WATER FOWL. HOME IMPROVEMENT gets a complaint about tall grass, the Please remember that feeding wildlife PROJECTS? Call the Inspection Weed Inspector notifi es the property or water fowl is not allowed. Bird Department about permits, building owner that they have fi ve days to cut feeders need to be at least 5’ above the codes, safety requirements, or general the grass; if, after that time, the grass ground or structure. COUNCIL CORNER: Mayor Karwoski When I took offi ce as mayor of faceted program designed to help keep Oakdale in January, it was a dream our neighborhoods vital and strong. come true for me. Serving the The program will be discussed in more community has always been a detail at a workshop held in August. signifi cant focus in my life and when the retirement of Mayor Sarrack As I continue this important work, the provided me with the opportunity to most important factor is how fortunate take the torch from such an incredible I am to be working side-by-side with role model and leader, I was ready -- four others on the City Council who and quite excited -- to begin this next are equally devoted to Oakdale. Much chapter. good can be accomplished when working together in an environment of So many amazing things are mutual respect and a shared vision. happening in Oakdale! Over the past year, over ten new businesses have If you have ideas you would like to opened (see list, this page). This fall, share or questions you would like to the much anticipated Hy-Vee store will ask, please call me at (651) 249-7684 open and offer a world-class grocery or [email protected] I store, deli, restaurant, and much more. look forward to hearing from you. The city is beginning to implement Mayor Stan Karwoski our new “Neighborhood Preservation Mayor Stan Karwoski and Enhancement Initiative”, a multi- NOW AVAILABLE: FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES WELCOME NEW OAKDALE APPAREL If you have been looking for, and UPGRADED ISO RATING BUSINESSES! dreaming of, apparel bearing the name of your favorite community, you will The Oakdale Fire Department has received ALLINA MEDICAL be happy to know that shirts, ball caps, a “4” ISO rating in the organization’s Public 7400 - 33rd Street and even onesies are now available at: Protection Classifi cation (PPC) Program. The www.webstorz.biz/oakdale.html. Here rating was given after a 2014 inspection that CATRINA’S are a few of the designs: included the fi re department, the city’s water MEXICAN GRILL supply system, and the fi re department’s alarm 1081 Geneva Avenue and communication system. Previously, the department’s rating was a “5”. D-SPOT Opening Soon! Residents and businesses should care about the 7129 - 10th Street local ISO rating because it can have an impact on what home and commercial property owners EDWARD JONES pay for fi re insurance premiums. 1077 Helmo Avenue Fifty-percent of the rating was based on FOUR FIRKINS the inspection of the fi re department itself. 8338 - 3rd Street Anderson said the inspectors looked at the location of the fi re stations, fi re engines, FRACTIONAL TOY STORE equipment carried, pumping capacity, reserve 7500 Hudson Boulevard apparatus, department manning, and training. The water supply system accounted for 40 LEGACY DANCE STUDIO percent of the rating. That review highlighted 7157 - 10th Street the water supply used for fi re suppression, including hydrant size, type and installation, as OAK LIQUOR well as the inspection frequency and condition 1801 Geneva Avenue of fi re hydrants. The department’s dispatch capabilities, centering on the support for SAURO AND BERGSTROM handling and dispatching fi re alarms, accounted 992 Inwood Avenue for 10 percent of the rating. THE WATERS SENIOR ISO – the International Organization for LIVING Standardization – develops standards to ensure 7088 - 11th Street that products and services are safe. Companies and organizations voluntarily comply with the TLC VETERINARY CLINIC standards. 1490 Helmo Avenue  SAVE THE DATE! October31|10:00amͲ3:00pm|PromCenterOakdaleMN OakdaleAreaChamberofCommerceandTheCityofOakdalepresentthefirstannual:

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  Planning a Night to Unite/National Night Out event? BUDGET To request a visit from Police and/or Fire departments, SUMMARY please complete the form on the city’s web site as early as possible (Go to Public Safety and select Police). One of the city’s primary goals is Questions? Contact Michelle at 651-702-5204 or maintaining a very conservative budget [email protected] while continuing to provide a high- level of service. Provided below is a summary of the city’s revenue and expenditure projections for 2015. Any ONLINE BILL PAY OPTIONS time you have questions or would like additional information about the city’s Do you know that the city offers the convenience of electronic billing and budget, please call the Finance Director payments for water and sewer bills, ambulance bills, assessments, building at 651-730-2714. permits, and more? EXPENDITURES For utility bills, you receive an email when your bill is ready to pay. Then General Government $1,250,581 simply log on at www.ci.oakdale.mn.us; or download “PSN Payments” Finance and Insurance 957,185 from the App Store® or Google PlayTM; or call PSN’s toll-free, automated Planning and Development 447,876 telephone service at (877) 885-7968, anytime, day or night. You can pay by Public Works 3,119,737 credit or debit card as well as make electronic payments from checking or Public Safety (police/fi re) 5,908,594 savings. You can pay immediately, schedule payments, or set up Auto Pay for Contingency / Reserve 200,000 the amount of the bill or a set budgeted amount. Up-to-date amounts due are Recreation 107,222 posted daily so you know how much you owe by going online or viewing it on TOTAL $11,791,195 REVENUE the mobile app. Utility customers still have the option of having their utility Property Taxes $8,070,750 bills mailed or you may choose to have bills mailed, but pay online. Licenses and Permits 553,800 Intergovernmental 533,500 To make other payments online, please use the “Pay Other Bills” button on the Charges for Services 50,500 city’s web page (www.ci.oakdale.mn.us). Charges-Utility Funds 1,000,000 Charges-Police Services 20,000 Any questions can be directed to the city at (651) 501-5309, (651) 730-2710, Fines and Forfeits 140,000 or (651) 730-2714, or call the PSN toll-free help line at (866) 917-7368. Interest Earnings 80,000 Rents 150,000 Transfers-Antenna 50,000 PEDDLER / SOLICITOR SIGN PROVIDED Transfers from Cable / Other 500,000 Utility Franchise 400,000 Posting a "Peddlers and Solicitors Prohibited" sign is like asking a Severance Reserve 55,000 telemarketer to add you to their "Do Not Call" list. (Please note that the Administrative Fees 45,000 city’s no soliciting ordinance exempts: nonprofi t, religious, political, and Other Revenue 123,500 Developer Payments 25,000 educational organizations). TOTAL $11,797,050

Post the sign provided below at the main entries to your home or business. ENTERPRISE Laminated signs are available at the front desk at City Hall; stop by during offi ce hours or call 651-739-5086 to have one mailed). REVENUE EXPEND Water Utility 2,209,300 2,598,740 If you ever have a concern with anyone going door-to-door, please call 911. Other Revenue 50,000 300,000 Sewer Utility 3,191,886 3,520,941 Other Revenue 40,000 300,000 Street Light Utility 375,000 504,724 Ambulance 932,500 884,828 TOTAL $6,798,686 $8,109,233

SPECIAL REVENUE REVENUE EXPEND Capital Park Fund 253,000 145,000 Communications 405,000 325,720 Char Gambling 14,875 17,000 Forfeit Proceeds 20,500 20,000 Open Space 26,200 -0- Recreation 286,160 285,770 Seed Fund 19,000 1,750 Summerfest 20,800 20,800 Surface Water Mgmt 247,000 364,762 Utility Reserve 602,500 862,680 TOTAL $1,995,035 $2,043,482

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WEB www.oakdalefun.com PICNIC SHELTERS Find shelters in these parks: Eastside (1700 block of Helmo) Eberle (38th and Hadley) Guthrie (Guthrie and Grospoint) Northdale (53rd and Granada) Oakdale Nature Preserve (4444 Hadley) Be the fi rst to hear about special Oakfi eld (Helmo and Heather Ridge) events and fun happenings! Tanners (5th and Granada) CONTACT INFORMATION Walton (15th and Hadley) Recreation...... 651-747-3860 Resident Fees:* Fax Number...... 651-747-3861 Small Shelter Rental $ 50 Park Maintenance...... 651-730-2740 Large Shelter Rental $100 Shelter and Kitchen $225 ADDRESS Security Deposit (kitchen) $300 4444 Hadley Avenue North (no tax) Oakdale, MN 55128 Walton Park (Entire Shelter) $400 BOOK & DVD Includes: Band shell RECREATION DEPARTMENT Two Large Shelters HOURS EXCHANGE Kitchen Facilities Monday - Friday Bring gently used books and DVD 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. movies to the Discovery Center and Non-Resident Fee:* swap them for something “new”. Small Shelter Rental $ 65 Books must be in good, readable Large Shelter Rental $150 RECREATION STAFF condition, with the cover intact. Shelter and Kitchen $250 Recreation Superintendent Movies must be fully operable Security Deposit (Kitchen) $300 Julie Williams and in their original case. Even (no tax) 651-747-3867 exchange: books for books and DVDs Walton Park (Entire Shelter) $550 [email protected] for DVDs. (No VHS tapes, please). Includes: Band shell Two Large Shelters Recreation Coordinator Kitchen Facilities Mike Anderson E-BROCHURES 651-747-3872 Have your Oakdale Recreation *All rental fees subject to state sales tax [email protected] information instantly and immediately when you sign-up for e-brochures. Administrative Assistant It’s quick and easy to register, simply SEEKING INDOOR Laura Heimkes submit your request via e-mail to 651-747-3860 [email protected]; you MARKET VENDORS [email protected] will begin receiving your e-brochures Our annual Indoor Market will return with the next issue! in December. Interested in being a vendor? Applications will be available on our web site in August. Contact Mike Anderson at 651-747-3872 or CONNECTING THE GENERATIONS [email protected] Are you a senior that needs a job done around the house? Are you a teen that wants to help others in your community? Seniors, after a few quick and easy questions, we will match you up with a teen SEEKING PARADE (13 to 18 years old) who is willing to help you with your project and you will be provided with their contact information. VOLUNTEERS The Summerfest Grande Parade Teens, after a few quick and easy questions, we will match you up with a senior planning is underway. This year’s who would like help with jobs around the house such as raking, shoveling, parade will be held on Thursday, mowing, etc., and you will be provided with their contact information. This June 25. The parade coordinator is is a great opportunity for you to gain work experience, job references, and currently recruiting volunteers to completion of service hours. assist. If interested please contact Laura Heimkes at (651) 747-3860 or Please call 651-747-3860 to learn more. [email protected] PPageage 2 DDISCOVERYISCOVERY C CENTERENTER

DISCOVER: Bugs & Bees Stop by the Discovery Center through September to see our new “Bugs & Bees” display. The display features fun ways to learn about both bug and bee life through drawings, photos, games and more! Stop by during July when Bill Johnson, whose art work has been recently shown in places such as Como Zoo, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the Minnesota Zoo, will have his “Night Creatures, Insects After Dark” photography on display throughout the Discovery Center. You will be amazed at what comes out at night!

DISCOVER: Insect Pollinators, The Discovery Center is nestled within the picturesque Beyond the Honey Bee Oakdale Nature Preserve at 4444 Hadley Avenue. The Learn about the many other groups of insects that are award-winning facility provides visitors a quiet place involved in pollination: wasps, fl ies, beetles, butterfl ies, and of refl ection and a unique education experience. Visit others will be discussed. A very timely topic as the public often to take in the rotating art exhibits, aquarium, becomes more aware and educated about pollination. Bill “hands-on” wildlife exhibit room, and to just sit by the Johnson, photographer of “Night Creatures, Insects After fi re or on the patio. There is also a historic one-room Dark”, will be the presenter. schoolhouse and plenty of walking trails. Date / time: July 25 10 to 11 a.m. Place: Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Avenue Discovery Center Hours Please call 651-747-3860 to reserve your spot Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday: 12 to 4 DISCOVER: Working Bee Hive p.m.; Sunday: 1 to 4 p.m. Our resident working hive-buzzing with busy bees-will be on display at the Discovery Center from May through August. Looking for the “natural” setting for your View the hive (courtesy of local beekeeper AJ Moses) from next function? Discover the scenic rooms at the the safety of indoors during Discovery Center hours. Discovery Center. Please call 651-747-3860 or go to: www.oakdalefun.com DISCOVER: Beekeeping & Honey Extraction Join us for our annual beekeeping and honey extraction DISCOVER: Scavenger Hunts event at the Discovery Center. Local resident AJ Moses will Head out into the Oakdale Nature Preserve on an ALL demonstrate how to extract honey from our live bee hive and NEW scavenger hunt that will open your eyes to nature and will give tips on how to be a successful beekeeper. help you discover new and exciting things! The main desk at the Discovery Center has Scavenger Hunt guides. Prizes Date / time: August 11 (rain date: August 12) 6 p.m. awarded! (Prizes will be age 12 and under appropriate). Place: Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Avenue DISCOVER: Tandem Bikes DISCOVER: Geocaching Accommodates Both Adults & Kids! Explore the outdoors with the fun and exciting hobby of We have two tandem bikes you can borrow -- for free! All geocaching! Geocaching is a high tech treasure hunt using we need is your driver’s license and then you and your GPS units to locate hidden caches. Stop by the Discovery date, signifi cant other, friend, or family member will be Center for the list of the caches located in the Oakdale ready for a “joy” ride. Bikes available during Discovery Nature Preserve and discover as many as possible! You can Center hours. *Helmets are provided and required.* borrow a hand-held GPS from us too! DISCOVERY BACKPACKS DISCOVER: Nordic Walking Poles Check out a “Discovery Backpack” and explore the Stop by the Discovery Center during regular business hours Oakdale Nature Preserve. The backpack contains and check out a pair of Nordic Walking Poles at no cost! binoculars, a GPS unit, and everything else you need Simply present a photo I.D. and then walk away! Youth and for your exciting exploration fi nding animal tracks, bird adult sizes available. watching, identifying trees and fl owers, and much more! AADULTDULT EEVENTSVENTS aandnd TTRIPSRIPS PPageage 3 ROAD TRIP ROAD TRIP ROAD TRIP “Singin’ in the Rain” Screen A Billion Years in the Making Fiddler Shoji Tabuchi Performance with the July 21 at the Paramount Theater Minnesota Orchestra and August 11 Wells Fargo History Museum Interstate Park is composed of two adjacent state parks on the Minnesota He has never had a hit record and is rarely July 9 – Wisconsin border. First stop is at the seen on television. But Shoji Tabuchi, a

Wisconsin’s Interstate Park for a short country fi ddler, born and raised in Japan, Short of dancing down a rain-splattered fi lm. Learn more from exhibits depicting is a legend in Branson. He is a master street, there's no better way to recapture the frozen history and the gifts of the violinist and is unequaled anywhere for the magic of a MGM musical than to see Ice Age. A naturalist joins the group showmanship. it on a big screen with a live orchestra for a driving tour of the park for further performing the timeless soundtrack. exploration of the trails, potholes, and For 30 years, fi ddler, and world-famous

colorful history of the St. Croix River. violin player Shoji Tabuchi has been What a glorious feelin’ you’re going to Then, cross the St. Croix, to Minnesota performing at his own theater in Branson. have as the masterpiece fi lm, Singin’ in the Interstate Park. See some of the more You now have the opportunity to see him Rain, is shown on the big screen. than 200 potholes drilled by the powerful at the Paramount Theater in St. Cloud. The fi lm, brimming with song and dance, waters of the Glacial St. Croix River proved to be an award-winning on-screen 10,000 years ago. Take a short walk (less While he grew up practicing and playing performance starring Gene Kelly, Donald than half a mile) along pathways to view classical music and became famous for O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds. Under hidden steps from the park's early days, his remarkable talents on the violin, Shoji the direction of Conductor Sarah Hicks, to savor the beauty of the area, and hear pursued his passion for country music to the Minnesota Orchestra will perform about the deepest explored pothole in the become one of the top fi ddle players in music from the show, including: "Make world: the 60-foot deep "Bottomless Pit!" the world! Shoji’s show incorporates a 'Em Laugh", "Good Morning", "You wide variety of music styles and incredible Were Meant For Me" and, of course, the Lunch is scheduled at the Dalles House. musicianship. The show will take you on unforgettable title tune, “Singin’ in the From there, a brief, self-guided visit to a journey from classical to country music, Rain”. This is certainly going to be a Franconia Sculpture Park. The 20-acre and leave you thoroughly entertained most wonderful time at the movies! park serves as an innovative community throughout the performance.

for art organizations to provide residence **Seats are located in the left and right side and work space to local, national, and Depart: 10 a.m., Walton Band Shell (box) balconies. Balcony A, Rows 1 and 2. international artists and has a rotating Parking Lot

collection of over 95 contemporary Return: Approximately 5:45 p.m. Following the performance at Orchestra sculptures. Cost: $94 per person. Includes, show, Hall, it’s off to a late lunch (1:30 pm) at transportation, lunch, tour guide Buca Di Beppo. It’s family style dining, Depart: 8:15 a.m., Walton Band Shell Activity Level: Easy so there will be plenty of salad and bread, parking lot Spaghetti Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo, Return: Approximately 4:30 p.m. A buffet lunch with chicken and ham, and Chicken Parmigiana. Cost: $57 per person. Includes lunch, salad bar, mashed potatoes, orange transportation, park tour guide glazed carrots, and coffee or tea will be at Then to the Wells Fargo History Museum Activity Level: There will walking on Michael’s in St. Cloud before the show. where we’ll take a fun look at the past. this tour. Most paths in the parks are During the guided tour, you’ll see an concrete or asphalt and have been made *Due to the popularity of this show, the authentic stagecoach, hear the history of to be accessible. Paths are mostly level, reservation deadline and cancellation Wells Fargo and Northwestern Banks, however there may be some areas with penalty begins June 11 examine real gold nuggets, try a 19th slightly unleveled surfaces. Take your century phone and send a message by time and enjoy as much as you feel telegraph! comfortable and capable doing.

Depart: 10 a.m., Walton Band Shell Choose entrée when registering: Broasted parking lot Chicken, Baked Chicken, Shaved Beef. Return: Approximately 4:45 p.m. All entree’s served with garlic mashed Cost: $78 per person. Includes lunch, potatoes and gravy, vegetable, coffee or transportation, tour guide, show water. Dessert not included. Activity level: Easy Registration deadline and cancellation Don’t hesitate to register! Registration penalty begins July 7 deadline and cancellation penalty begins June 19 PPageage 4 AADULTDULT EEVENTSVENTS aandnd TTRIPSRIPS ROAD TRIP ROAD TRIP Superior Findings Summers’ Last Call September 24 October 8

What a lovely time of year for a trip “up north” to take As the days of summer give way to the colors of autumn, savor in in the vistas as they begin to present their annual autumn the beauty of the surroundings during a lovely, and relaxing ride colors (colors not guaranteed!) Enjoy the company of to LaCrosse, Wisconsin. friends and new acquaintances during the ride to Superior, Wisconsin, a city that stretches across the landscape located The “La Crosse Queen”, is a modern day replica of the grand at the head of Lake Superior, with a wide open view to riverboats that used to ply the Mississippi in the early 1900s. Superior Bay. At the turn of the 20th century, this city Sit back and enjoy the sights, sounds and food during the three was an important shipping port and a prosperous hub of hour trip. Pass one of the oldest remaining swing bridges still in industry where fortunes were made by men of vision. operation today, look for wildlife, and hear historical facts during the narration as we cruise on one of the most scenic stretches of Step back in time at one of America's Castles, Fairlawn Mansion. the upper Mississippi. A very special experience awaits as the This 42 room, Victorian house museum, overlooking the bay boat “locks thru” Lock and Dam #7, (“lock thru” will occur if and Lake Superior, was built in 1890 as the family home for conditions are permitting). A tasty double entree meal of Chef Superior's three-time mayor, lumber and mining baron, Martin Carved Turkey Breast and Swedish Meatballs will be served Pattison and his family. (approximately 1:45pm) buffet-style for your enjoyment onboard the paddle wheeler. A tour of Fairlawn provides a peek at the elegance and prosperity of Superior's early boomtown days. The Queen Anne Victorian **A comfort stop will be made both coming and returning. house, features a four-story turret complete with widow’s watch, gilded murals on the ceilings and frieze, a grand entrance hall, Depart: 10 a.m. Walton Band Shell Parking Lot an open staircase, marble and tile fi replaces, and original leaded Return: Approximately 7:45 p.m. and stained glass windows. The third fl oor is dedicated to the Cost: $79 per person. Includes transportation, boat cruise, Children’s Home era from 1920 to 1962, when the mansion lunch, tour director served as a home to the less fortunate. Consider the lifestyle of Activity Level: Easy this gilded age as you dine here for lunch. Roasted pork, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy, seasonal vegetables, rolls and strawberry Reservation deadline and cancellation penalty begins Sept. 8 cream cheese cake for dessert will be served.

The Richard I. Bong Historical Center was created to honor and remember all the veterans of WWII and later confl icts whose sacrifi ces maintain our freedoms. Read, listen and watch from the collection that preserves the tangible legacy of these veterans and their home-front supporters. From the moment you walk in, you will travel back when ordinary people became extraordinary heroes.

Fast food breaks will be made both coming and returning and are at participant’s expense, not included in tour price.

Depart: 8 a.m. Walton Band Shell Parking Lot Return: Approximately 6:30 p.m. Cost: $78 per person. Includes lunch, admissions, transportation, tour director Activity Level: Easy, some steps and standing required.

Registration deadline and cancellation penalty begins Sept. 10

WWEDNESDAYEDNESDAY CCARDSARDS FFOROR SSENIORSENIORS The Discovery Center offers a fun-fi lled afternoon of cards and conversation each week from 1 to 3 p.m. No cost to play and no need to register; just come on in, sit down, and play! We supply the cards, you pick the game. Complimentary Coffee! AADULTDULT EEVENTSVENTS aandnd TTRIPSRIPS PPageage 5

• Single or double kayaks with Wahoo! Adventures Wahoo! Adventures paddle and life vest (can bring HEADWATERS OF THE FALL PADDLE & PICNIC your own) • Short kayak lesson prior to our MISSISSIPPI RIVER: Grab a friend or family member and departure and assistance all day A Northwood’s join us for a day on the St. Croix • Guided tour of the St. Croix River River. Enjoy the cliffs, colors, and its history Adventure and wildlife during a 3 – 4 hour • William O’Brien day use park downstream kayak. Celebrate your sticker (meet here to start our day) Join us for this boutique style, at- day on the water with a barbecue • Beer, wine, sodas and happy hour your-own-pace ride through northern picnic lunch when we return. snack on return Minnesota as we wind our way • Rustic, gourmet picnic lunch and through the Mississippi River’s Here is what your day includes: dessert history, wildlife, and folklore. Bicycle • New Paddle and Picnic friends 4 days and 135 miles. • Light breakfast with coffee, tea, and hot chocolate Dates: Sunday, September 27 This is what your adventure includes: • Wahoo! water bottle with fruit and Sunday, October 4 snacks on the river Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • 6 nights in cabins, lodges, • Shuttle to Osceola where we start Cost: $90 per person, per date camping, and hotels our journey • Specialized Sirrus bikes and necessary bike gear • All breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners • Welcome reception on arrival at Itasca State Park • Minneapolis Bicycle History Tour • Canoeing with local naturalist • Forest History Center Tour • SAG support with fruit, snacks, and water • Transportation of luggage and gear each day • Maps, daily highlight meetings, and regional experts • Transport via van to/from Minneapolis/St. Paul • Tents and all camping gear set up for you Day 5 • Photos of the trip uploaded to Flickr • Small group sizes of 8 or less PICKLEBALL Dates: August 9 to 15 This exciting game is a combination of ping pong, tennis and badminton and is Cost: $1,795/person played with a small racquet/paddle and a whiffl e ball. Pickleball is very popular Solo Upgrade: $467/person with those who are looking for a low-impact racquet sport. The outdoor hockey rink at Walton Park will be lined for Pickleball and we welcome you to enjoy Highlights: this fun activity!

• Dip your tire in the mouth of the Open Court Pickleball Mississippi • Pedal through Chippewa National All are welcome to join the Oakdale Pickleball Club during the open court play. Forest Equipment is provided or bring your own • Listen for the call of the loons • Early morning canoe amongst Tuesday/Thursday/Friday mornings: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. native wild rice Sunday afternoons: 3 to 6 p.m. • Rustic cabins, lodges, and Monday/Wednesday evenings: 6 to 8 p.m. pampered camping • Pedal the land of Paul Bunyan and Please contact Chuck Scott @ 651-439-5307 for more information or with Babe questions. PPageage 6 AARTRT CCLASSESLASSES - YYOUTHOUTH KIDCREATE STUDIO launches children into the incredible world of art. Energized classes offer an exciting format for art exploration, with a focus on art creation and art education. Lesson plans, designed by an art education professional, are age appropriate and devised to inspire the individual child. KIDCREATE STUDIO teachers provide a positive, fun, self- esteem building atmosphere where children learn to express themselves through the visual arts. Parents can be assured their child is being educated in a supportive environment where giggles and grins are encouraged. For more information about KIDCREATE STUDIO please visit: kidcreatestudio.com. Registration deadline for KidCreate Art Camps is one week prior to camp ART CAMPS HELD @ DISCOVERY CENTER 4444 HADLEY AVENUE GLOW-IN-THE-DARK ART CAMP Ages 4 to 9 These projects will ROCK your world long after the lights go out at night. You guessed it, all the projects we create will glow-in-the-dark! How cool is that!?!? We’ll work with a variety of different art supplies including clay, GRANDPARENT & ME: paint and other luminescent materials to create masterpieces you will be Father’s Day ready to show off in the dark! Please bring a nut-free snack and a drink to class each day. Art Class Dates: Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17 Spend the morning with your Time: 1:30 to – 4 p.m. grandchild and help prepare Cost: $56 per participant some wonderful crafts that they can present as gifts to dad on his special day! Please bring a MISCHIEVOUS MINIONS ART small photo that can be used in CLASS one of the crafts. Ages 4 to 9 Date: Saturday, June 13 Time: 10 to 11 a.m. Those Minions from the movie, Despicable Me, are Cost: $8 per child mischievous, marvelous and darn right silly! We’ll create a throwing game inspired by the Minions. Please register by June 6 Please bring a nut-free snack and drink to class. Date: Friday, July 31 GRANDPARENT & ME: Time: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $30 per participant Grandparent’s Day Art Class I SPARKLES ART CAMP  Come to the Oakdale Discovery Ages 4 to 9 Center with your special grandchild and spend the Come to this camp and get your sparkle on! Go crazy as you create multiple morning constructing a different projects that shimmer and glimmer with sparkles and glitter! Throughout the assortment of crafts that you camp, learn basic art techniques and work with many different art supplies will be able to take home. This including, of course, lots of glitter! Please bring a nut-free snack and a drink one on one time will be special to class each day. on your own Grandparents Day. Dates: Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14 Date: Saturday, Sept. 12 Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Time: 10 to 11 a.m. Cost: $56 per participant Cost: $8 per child Please register by Sept. 5 AAMPEDMPED UUPP EENTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENT PPageage 7 AARTRT EEVENTSVENTS ! On select Thursdays throughout the W summer, the Discovery Center’s ART GALLERY NNEW!E outdoor amphitheater will host a variety Enjoy viewing the creative work of local artists and artisans of fun and FREE kid-friendly programs! (In the in the Discovery Center Art Gallery! The gallery is open event of inclement weather, programs will be moved Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 8 a.m. to 4:30 indoors). p.m.; Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays: 12 to 4 p.m.; Sundays: 1 to 4 p.m. The Art Gallery is sponsored by Alerus Place: Discovery Center Amphitheater Financial. 4444 Hadley Avenue FEATURED ARTISTS: Time: 10 a.m. Cost: FREE! June Jim Eberhardt Watercolor July Bill Johnson Photography: June 11: Open Eye Theater Presents: “Night Creatures, Insects After Dark” Tucker’s Robot (Puppet Show) August Joe Hilyar Abstract Tucker is a young boy who needs to go back in September Harold Dziuk Oil Paintings time to face a neighborhood bully. How do you go back in time? With a time traveling robot of If you would like to be a featured artist, please call Laura at course! Together, Tucker and his robot discover the 651-747-3866 for information on submitting a request. importance of friendship and the courage to face a bully. June 25: Juggling by Mike Monson HYPERTUFA WORKSHOPS Mike combines the art of juggling, spinning and Make a durable concrete planter, garden ornament or balancing for a presentation that kids of all ages stepping stone that looks like ancient stone. Container thoroughly enjoy. gardening is very popular and Hypertufa planters make an unusual and attractive way to display your plants. Let your July 9: Como Zoo “Penguins” imagination go wild in this exciting class. Participants will Enjoy a visit from a real live penguin! Discover their learn how to mix aggregate, form it into selected molds and many adaptations to life in the ocean while learning make 1 – 2 small pieces during this fun, hands-on two day about their unique habitats. workshop. Please bring your own vinyl gloves. If planning to use rhubarb leaves in your design, please bring your own July 23: Story Time & Crafts with April as well. Space is limited. August 6: Minnesota Children’s Museum Presents: Dates/Times: Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m. to noon and Amazing ANTic’s Monday, July 20 (6 to 8 p.m.) Engage busy brains and inspire collaboration while Place: Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Avenue pretending to be an ant and helping to complete the (outdoors at shelter) work of the different ants in the colony. Cost: $27 per person August 20: 4Ace Productions Magic Show Please register by July 10 ART DISCOVERY FAIR Discover the perfect piece of original artwork for the home, offi ce, or gift-giving at the Oakdale Art Discovery Fair! Local artists and artisans will have a variety of artwork, such as paintings, photography, drawings, sculpture, pottery, and more available for purchase. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Oakdale Farmer’s Market (15th & Hadley): Bring the kids on Saturday for the free “Kid’s Art Korner” where kids will be given a chance to try out their artistic June 17, 1 to 7 p.m. talent. and August 26, 12 to 6 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the work of multiple artists in one location! Give blood and receive a $5 coupon to use at the farmers market that day! Dates/Times: Saturday, October 3 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 4 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please register at: www.redcross.org/blood Place: Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Avenue AATHLETICTHLETIC AASSOCIATIONSSSOCIATIONS PPageage 8 CCONCERTSONCERTS & MMOVIESOVIES These associations operate independently from Oakdale CONCERTS IN THE PARK Recreation. Although Walton Park Band Shell they use city/school facilities, 15th Street and Hadley Avenue they oversee and organize REE ! SPONSORED BY THE OAKDALE all aspects of their FFREE! RECREATION DEPARTMENT own programs. Oakdale Adult Softball Association June 10 TUXEDO BAND (OASA) 7 to 8:30 p.m. Classic / Contemporary Rock Men’s/women’s, co-rec softball leagues. 651-731-6850 June 17 KILLER HAYSEEDS www.oasa.us 7 to 8:30 p.m. Country Oakdale Athletic Association (OAA) June 26 ROCKIN HOLLYWOODS Youth Sports. Volleyball, soccer, 7 to 10 p.m. Classic Rock football, t-ball, baseball, basketball and lacrosse. Meetings held the June 27 SHAG 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 to 10 p.m. Pop Rock 8 p.m. at Sgt. Peppers, 930 Helena. STAY FOR THE FIREWORKS SHOW ON JUNE 27! www.oaaonline.com July 8 EVERETT SMITHSON OMNI Otters Swim Team 7 to 8:30 p.m. Blues and Funk Boy/girl swimmers. Ages 6-18+ www.omniotters.com July 22 THE BLUEDRIFTERS 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bluegrass St. Paul–Ramsey County Horseshoe Club. Sanctioned by the National July 29 BIG TOE AND THE JAM Horseshoe Pitches Association, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Country, Disco, Classic adheres to its rules and procedures. August 5 Each player is assigned a regularly TEDDY BEAR BAND updated “handicap” For more 7 to 7:45 p.m. Children’s Music information please contact Keith at August 12 REMEMBERING THE KING 651-808-3812 or www. sprchorseshoeclub.weebly.com 7 to 8:30 p.m. Elvis Tribute Tartan Area Hockey Association (TAYHA) MOVIES IN THE PARK Boys and girls K-12. Walton Park Band Shell www.tayha.org 15th Street and Hadley Avenue Tartan Youth Wrestling Round up the kids, Boys from K-8. Season runs lawn chairs or blanket November - April. 651-777-4096 FREE! [email protected] and enjoy a movie on the big screen under the stars. Concessions will be available. oakdalefun.com Friday, June 12 at dusk oakdalefun.com Movie: Big Hero 6 oakdalefun.com Sponsored by: oakdalefun.com oakdalefun.com Friday, August 14 at dusk oakdalefun.com Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy CCURIOUSURIOUS CCRITTERSRITTERS CCLUBLUB PPageage 9

The Discovery Center offers a wide variety of fun and educational nature programs on Fridays throughout the year. Children participate in discussions, play games, watch DVDs, and create projects for each themed program. Critter Club kids like to go outside, so please dress for the weather! Time: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Ages: 3 to 6 (children must be potty trained) Cost: $6 per participant, per session Place: Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Registration deadline is one week prior to start of program CURIOUS CRITTERS CLUB CLASSES: June 12: A Squirrel’s Tale Follow “squirrel” through the forest in search of his missing nuts. Learn all about squirrels and why they do what they do! June 26: Sweet Dreams How do animals sleep? We’ll learn which animals stand on one leg, stand on all four legs and who sleeps with their eyes open! July 10: Monarch Migration We’ll read “Airplanes in the Garden” to learn all about the secrets of the monarch! July 24: Bubble Magic We’ll make bubbles, blow bubbles, make bubble prints, sing bubble songs, eat bubbles and walk on bubble wrap.

August 7: On the Moon Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to the moon? Join us on our journey as we fi nd out! August 21: Fantastic Frogs Ever seen a real live frog? We’ll take a hike in the Preserve as we search for frogs. We’ll even meet a jumbo sized frog named “The Big Frog”. September 11: Secrets of the Apple Tree Who lives around the apple tree? We’ll learn who calls an apple tree home. We’ll walk to our local apple tree and try and discover its secrets! September 25: Mad Science! Roll up your sleeves and report to the laboratory! We’ll experiment with a variety of gooey, ooey, slimy mixtures and see some fun mad science reactions! Dress to get dirty. PPageage 1100 DDANCEANCE

Legacy Dance Studio is family owned and has been operating in Please register through Oakdale since 1998. Their studio is located in Bergen Plaza. Legacy Dance Studio, 7157 10th Street N, Oakdale Legacy Dance Studio’s curriculum stresses ballet technique as 651-735-9216 the base for all dancers. The types of dance offered in addition to www.legacydancestudio.com ballet are tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop. Legacy offers a variety of classes for recreational students ages 2 to 18, ranging from beginner to advanced. Each age class has a maximum number of students to allow an appropriate amount of one-on-one attention. Tots Creative Movement/Tumbling Tap, Ballet and Jazz Ages 2 to 3 Ages 8 to 10 Mondays 6 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays 6 to 7:30 p.m.(Intermediate) Saturdays 9:30 to 10 a.m. Thursdays 6 to 7:30 p.m.(Intermediate) Fridays 5 to 7 p.m. (Advanced) Tap and Ballet Ages 3 to 4½ Beginning Tap, Ballet and Jazz Mondays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ages 9 to 12 Thursdays 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturdays 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Recreation Hip-Hop Tap and Ballet Ages 8 to 15 Ages 4 ½ to 5 Fridays 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Intermediate Tap and Jazz Wednesdays 6 to 7 p.m. Ages 11 to 13 Saturdays 10 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesdays 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tap and Ballet Ages 5 to 6 Tap, Lyrical and Jazz Tuesdays 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Ages 13 and up Wednesdays 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturdays 12 to 1 p.m. Place: Legacy Dance Studio Tap and Ballet 7157 - 10th Street Ages 6 to 8 Tuesdays 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Cost: Monthly Rate: Wednesdays 7 to 8 p.m. (Beginner) 30 minute class $32 Thursdays 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. 60 minute class $52 90 minute class $63 FFARMERSARMERS MMARKETARKET PPageage 1111 HHEALTHEALTH & FFITNESSITNESS The market returns June 10 offering a wide CCOMMUNITYOMMUNITY WALKWALK variety of fresh and healthy local products. Our very popular Community Walk will run April 1 through October 31. Walk as often as you would like in the Oakdale Nature Preserve while Pick up everything you the Recreation staff keeps track of your mileage. On your very fi rst walk, need for dinner plus please complete the participant mileage form in full so staff has all the fl owers for the table! necessary information for the program. The ultimate goal is to walk 300 miles for up to $100 in gift cards! Each participant will earn rewards for each set of 25 miles walked. You can choose to turn in your miles each The market runs time you reach 25 or save them up for a larger gift card. Walkers are Wednesdays from eligible for a free t-shirt (courtesy of Big Frog Woodbury) when they 2 to 6 p.m. and is reach 50 miles! located in the north parking lot at City Hall, 1584 Hadley. SSUMMERFESTUMMERFEST 55KK WWALKALK RRUNUN & 110K0K RRUNUN The market runs SSponsoredponsored bbyy CCitizensitizens CCommunityommunity FFederalederal BBankank to October 7 It’s time to start preparing for the 5th annual Oakdale 5K and 10K run. The route (no market June 24) is designed for walkers and runners of all abilities. The race will start and fi nish at the Discovery Center (4444 Hadley Avenue) - participants in the 10K will run ENTER EACH WEEK FOR the 5K route twice. A CHANCE TO WIN A GIFT BASKET OF GOODIES FROM ALL VENDORS! WEEKLY Date: Saturday, June 27 DRAWING AT 5:45 PM. Start Time: 8 a.m. - 10K Runners only, check-in begins at 7 a.m. 8:10 a.m. – 5K runners, check-in begins at 7 a.m. Starting June 5: List of products Cost: 5K $20 entry fee prior to June 1, $25 after June 1, $30 race day at: www.oakdalefun.com 10K $30 entry fee prior to June 1, $35 after June 1, $40 race day Fee includes t-shirt, chip timer, and chance for prizes) Want to receive a weekly email Place: Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley about the products and events at your Farmer’s Market? Please Participants who sign up after June 17 cannot be guaranteed a T-shirt. Cash or email your request to mike. check only on race day. [email protected]

YYOGAOGA DDroprop iinn ttoo ttryry aanyny yyogaoga cclasslass fforor oonlynly $$1212 HATHA FLOW Tuesday Morning Hatha AUTHENTIC YANG TAI CHI Hatha Flow is blend of various When: Session 1: June 2 to July 28 Tai Chi is a low-impact, weight- styles of yoga. Flow from posture (No class July 21) bearing, and aerobic, yet relaxing to posture, rhythmically linking our Session 2: Aug. 4 to Sept. 29 exercise. It involves slow, gentle breath with each posture, pausing Time: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. movements, deep breathing, and at times to re-connect and center. Place: Discovery Center meditation. Benefi ts include improved Balance and stretch while standing, Cost: Session 1: $69 strength, better balance, enhance kneeling, sitting and lying. Beginners Session 2: $77 sleep, reduced pain and stiffness, are welcome as are those who have and a general sense of well-being. practiced yoga before and all students Thursday Evening Hatha are encouraged to move at their own When: Session 1: June 4 to July 30 Dates: Tuesdays, June 16 to comfortable pace. Please wear (No class July 16) September 1 (12 weeks) comfortable clothing and bring a yoga Session 2: Aug. 6 to Oct. 1 Time: 1 to 2 p.m. mat. Instructor: Joanne Romain is Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Place: Discovery Center a registered teacher with the Yoga Place: Discovery Center 4444 Hadley Avenue Alliance and has been practicing yoga Cost: Session 1: $69 Cost: $95 for over 19 years. Session 2: $77 Please register by June 9 Registration deadline is one week prior to class ! FFREE! R E E PPageage 1122 IITSTS TTRUCKRUCK

This summer, the ITS Truck will be at a park near you. With its sound system and Nintendo Wii gaming device (brand new games!), this active truck and its staff will have you running to the park ready for anything and everything! Each week, there will be different activities and games planned from playground games to arts and crafts to sports. Don’t sit inside this summer, join our staff as you know ITS going to be a blast all summer long!

WEEK 1: June 15 to 18 WEEK 2: June 22 to 25 Monday 10 a.m. to Noon Walton Monday 10 a.m. to Noon East Side Tuesday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. East Side Tuesday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Guthrie Wednesday 10 a.m. to Noon Furlong Wednesday 10 a.m. to Noon Golfview Thursday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Guthrie Thursday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tanners WEEK 3: July 6 to 9 WEEK 4: July 13 to 16 Monday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Guthrie Monday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tanners Tuesday 10 a.m. to Noon East Side Tuesday 10 a.m. to Noon Golfview Wednesday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Furlong Wednesday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. East Side Thursday 10 a.m. to Noon Golfview Thursday 10 a.m. to Noon Guthrie WEEK 5: July 20 to 23 WEEK 6: July 27 to 30 Monday 10 a.m. to Noon East Side Monday 10 a.m. to Noon Walton Tuesday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Guthrie Tuesday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Furlong Wednesday 10 a.m. to Noon Walton Wednesday 10 a.m. to Noon East Side Thursday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tanners Thursday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Golfview WEEK 7: August 3 to 6 WEEK 8: August 10 to 13 Monday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Guthrie Monday 10 a.m. to Noon Golfview Tuesday 10 a.m. to Noon Walton Tuesday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tanners Wednesday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. East Side Wednesday 10 a.m. to Noon East Side Thursday 10 a.m. to Noon Tanners Thursday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Guthrie IITSTS iiss a ffree,ree, ddrop-inrop-in pprogram.rogram. NNoo registrationregistration needed.needed. CComeome aandnd ggoo aass yyouou pplease!lease! MMINIINI CAMPSCAMPS PPageage 1133 aagesges 6 ttoo 1111 Eight weeks of summer fun for ages 6 to 11! Campers will participate in a variety of games, crafts and special events for each weekly theme. Sign up for 1 week, 2 weeks, or all 8 weeks - one week free when you sign up for all 8 (in person registration only). Food allergies – Snacks are sometimes served Days: Monday through Thursday at camp. If your child has a food allergy, Time: 1:30 to 4 p.m. please make note of it on the registration form. Cost: $30/week -- or sign up for all 8 weeks for $210 (in person registration only) Mini–Camp Schedule Walton Park Oakdale Nature Preserve* June 15 to 18 Aloha Summer Aloha Summer June 22 to 25 Camp SpongeBob Wizard Week July 6 to 9 Camp Carnival Ultimate Camp Games July 13 to 16 Super Splatter Science Water Wipeout - Limited Space Available July 20 to 23 Wizard Week Super Splatter Science July 27 to 30 Water Wipeout Camp SpongeBob August 3 to 6 Ultimate Camp Games Camp Carnival August 10 to 13 Final Fling Week Final Fling Week - Limited Space Available *Campers at the Oakdale Nature Preserve will meet at the shelter on Granada (west side of the park).

MINI CAMP PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Aloha Summer! The fi rst week of camp is fi nally here and we’re ready to start the season with a ton of summer fun and games! We’ll go “camping”, make s’mores, play water games, make homemade ice cream, and even make a water balloon piñata. Join us at our all new camp as we celebrate all things summer! Camp Carnival We had so much fun at Camp Carnival last year, its being brought back by popular demand! A week of all NEW activities including carnival balloon animals, bounce castle, photo booth, face painting, cupcake walk, popcorn, and of course prizes! Camp SpongeBob Have a blast on land and sea with SpongeBob Squarepants and friends. Join us for SpongeBob games, activities, crafts, and treats from the Krusty Krab! Super Splatter Science Kids are messy! Science can be too. We’ll combine our messiest and biggest experiments for four days of gooey, sticky, slimy, bubbly, exploding, exciting science fun! Ultimate Camp Games Teamwork and challenging tribal competitions will be the theme this week. We’ll create team fl ags, decipher codes, play ultimate Frisbee, enjoy food challenges, tie dye bandanas and play noodle tag. Water Wipeout Don’t miss out on extreme water fun including slip-n-slides, water limbo, sponge relay races, ice cube painting, sponge darts and more water wipeout fun than you can imagine. Wear your suit and bring a towel each day. Wizard Week Grab your caps, hats, wands and broomsticks! Whether you’re a fan of Hogwarts, Percy Jackson or Gandalf, this magical week will have many surprises in store! Final Fling Week Our annual “end of summer” camp. We’ll revisit all of our favorites from summer plus a BBQ, carnival, luau, tournaments, prizes and more! aagesges 3 ttoo 5 PPageage 1144 SSMALLMALL WWORLDORLD CCAMPSAMPS Your preschooler will spend the morning playing games, creating art projects, singing, and socializing. (Children must be potty trained). Sign up for 1 week, 2 weeks, or all 8 weeks! One week free when you sign up for all 8 (in person registration only)! Food allergies – Snacks are sometimes served Days: Mondays through Thursdays at camp. If your child has a food allergy, Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. please make note of it on the registration form. Cost: $20/week -- or sign up for all 8 weeks for only $140! (in person registration only)

Session 1 June 15 to 18 Superhero Academy Eberle Park, 38th and Hadley Avenue Session 2 June 22 to 25 Backyard Bugs Oakdale Nature Preserve Shelter* Session 3 July 6 to 9 Dragons, Castles, Kings, Queens Walton Park, off Hadley and 15th Street Session 4 July 13 to 16 “Frozen” in July Oakfi eld Park, south on Helmo, off 50th Street Session 5 July 20 to 23 To the Moon! Eberle Park, 38th and Hadley Avenue Session 6 July 27 to 30 Wild Water Week Walton Park, off Hadley and 15th Street Session 7 August 3 to 6 Jurassic Island Oakfi eld Park, south on Helmo, off 50th Street Session 8 August 10 to 13 Candylicious Oakdale Nature Preserve Shelter* *Campers at the Oakdale Nature Preserve will meet at the shelter on Granada (west side of the park).

SMALL WORLD CAMP PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Superhero Academy Look up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Superhero Academy! Join us as we channel our super powers in this action-packed week of fun. Dress as your favorite hero to reveal your own inner super power! To the Batpole, Robin! Wild Water Week Grab your suit for a week of water fun! Activities include a water balloon toss, slip n’ slide, water relays, sprinklers, and lots of wild water fun! Hurry and register; this camp always fi lls fast! To the Moon! What’s up there anyway? We’ll learn all about space and more in an out-of-this world week. Dragons, Castles, Kings & Queens Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Calling all fair ladies and noble knights to join us for a week of royal fun. The Oakdale Castle awaits your presence. Backyard Bugs & Butterfl ies Join the “Backyard Bugs & Butterfl y” Club and earn your Bug Badge. Caterpillars, ladybugs, and fi refl ies, oh my! “Bee” awesome and “Buzz” on over for a week of bug fun!! “Frozen” In July Campers will explore the world of Arendelle with Elsa, Anna, Sven and, of course, Olaf in this snow fi lled Frozen – themed week! Jurassic Island Welcome to Jurassic Island where the dinosaurs come back to life this week. We’ll dig into the world of dinosaurs through art projects, games and play. Candylicious It’s all about candy . . . we’ve got a sweet week in store. We’ll make our own sweet treats, decorate with candy, and conduct candy experiments. We’ll even race through a candy obstacle course! SSKATEBOARDINGKATEBOARDING PPageage 1155 3rd LAIR ANNUAL SPORTS SKATEBOARD UNLIMITED CONTEST @ Summerfest PRESENTS: Sponsored by Western Bank Skateboard 3rd Lair is stopping at the Walton Park Skate Park as part of their Camp “Summer Series” contest. (Ages 6 to 12) Results, standings and cumulative Our goal is to advance the point totals of every competitor skateboarding skills for kids will be tracked at the “Summer ages 6 to 12, of all abilities, in a fun and safe environment. Make new friends; advance your skills, and, most importantly, HAVE FUN! Individual Series” website: www.3rdlair.com. skills/tricks taught: balance, coordination, stopping, turning, Ollie, nollie, Competitors with the most points hellfl ip, and kickfl ips. at the end of the series will be the winners! There will be three overall Required: Skateboard and helmet (bike or snowboard helmets are ok). points winners crowned in each Knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards recommended (all recommended division – Beginner, Intermediate gear will be available, at no charge, if you don’t have your own). Please and Expert. Raffl es will also be bring a water bottle, snack, sunscreen and a great attitude! Please wear held! The top three riders in each appropriate shoes; no open toed shoes or crocs. division, at each event, qualify for the fi nals at the State Fair. Dates: June 15 to 18 Time: 9 a.m. to noon Place: Walton Skatepark, 15th and Hadley Date: Friday, June 26 Cost: $89 Includes Sports Unlimited water bottle, sportsmanship award Time: 4 p.m.: Registration 5 p.m.: Start time Please register by June 8 Place: Walton Skate park No registration fee! SkateStart Mini-Shredder Camp SKATE PARK (Ages 4 to 10) Hadley and 15th Street, for Beginners next to the hockey rink Learn the basics of skateboarding through this awesome SkateStart camp. This program is geared toward beginning skateboarders (ages 4-10). Using Skateboarders and in-line skaters of the unique SkateStart skateboard (provided at the camp), you will learn how all ages may use this facility at no to push and roll the skateboard using proper technique and foot placement. cost. Park includes a half pipe, roll Watch your confi dence soar and enjoy learning how to skate with proper ins, spine ramp, sub box, elevator, form and equipment! volcano, driveways, and canyon. Each SkateStart skateboard uses a revolutionary new system that uses markings on the grip tape to indicate proper foot placement for pushing SKATE PARK HOURS: (purple), rolling (red), and ollying (orange), or PRO, to get you to the fun parts of skating quickly. These programs are also a perfect lead into more Daily, 8 a.m. to dusk advanced skate camps offered. Other activities include: sharks and skaters, treasure hunt, and games of s.k.a.t.e RULES Campers need to bring a helmet, water, snack, and sunscreen; all pads and a • Bikes and scooters are not SkateStart skateboard will be provided to each camper to use during class. permitted in the skate park Please wear appropriate shoes; no open toed shoes or crocs. • Helmets, elbow and knee pads are strongly encouraged. Dates: July 20 to 23 • Smoking, alcohol, profanity and Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. loud music are prohibited. Place: Walton Skatepark, 15th and Hadley • Respect others, share the space. • Please help keep the park clean Cost: $89 Includes Sports Unlimited water bottle, sportsmanship award by disposing of trash in the proper containers. Please register by July 13 PPageage 1166 SSPECIALPECIAL PPROGRAMSROGRAMS CHEER AMERICA JR MASTER GARDENERS WATER SLIDE CHEER CAMP ages 12 and under Pack a picnic lunch, grab a blanket Learn techniques for growing your and spend the afternoon cooling off at Learn popular cheers, chants, own fl owers and vegetables. Learn Oakdale’s very popular water slide at choreographed dance and pom-pom how to prepare seeds for planting, Tower Park, 8th Street and Guthrie, routines, parade marching techniques, how deep to plant, how frequently to and other performance skills. This water, and other helpful tips. Decorate Fridays: July 10, July 24, program also promotes physical a fl ower pot, select seeds to plant, and and August 7 1 to 3:30 p.m. fi tness, improved coordination, bring your plant home to grow! fl exibility, and the ability to work as a Children need to be cheerleading squad member. Date: May 30 accompanied by an adult Place: Discovery Center Summer Session: Mondays, 4444 Hadley Avenue Time: 9 to 11 a.m. At each water slide event, we will June 8 to August 10 (10 weeks) collect nonperishable food and/or Please call 651-747-3860 by toiletry items for the local food shelf. Fall Session: Mondays, September 21 May 28 to reserve your spot to November 23 (10 weeks) TANNERS LAKE Time: 6 to 6:45 p.m. (Ages 4 to 7) FLY, FLY AWAY! 7 to 7:45 p.m. (Ages 8 to 12) YOUTH SHORELINE Place: Discovery Center Let’s spend a morning creating and FISHING CONTEST 4444 Hadley decorating rockets and/or kites. Build Cost: $60 Summer Session one or both! When done, our rockets $60 Fall Session Rig-up, fi nd the “winning” spot along and kites will take to the air! the shoreline of Tanners Lake, cast out your line and reel in the big one! Registration Deadline Date: Wednesday, July 8 Summer Session: June 1 Prizes will be awarded for longest fi sh Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for ages 12 and under. Bring your Place: Walton Park North Shelter own fi shing pole and bait and cast and Registration Deadline Cost: $15 rocket (Includes all Fall Session: September 14 reel in their own fi sh. Complimentary materials and 1 engine; lunch (hot dog, chips, drink) served additional engines available from 11 a.m. to noon at the event for $2) PEE WEE T-BALL $12 kite (materials provided) Date: August 1 (rain date August 2) ages 4 to 6 $25 for both Time: 9 a.m. to noon Please register by July 1 Cost: $5 per participant if registered Batter up! Our skill building program by July 24 will develop and fi ne-tune your Participants under age 12 must be $7 per participant if t-ball skills through lead up games accompanied by an adult registering day of the event and activities. Experience success in catching, throwing, running and hitting. Participants must provide their FFREEREE FFAMILYAMILY FFUNUN EEVENTS:VENTS: own glove. Fee includes a t-shirt. (This is not a league). Class sizes are limited to 25 participants. TOUCH-A-TRUCK FAMILY FUN FLATABLES Don’t miss this unique opportunity Join us at Walton Park for a full day Classes held Monday to Thursday where dozens of vehicles will be on of bouncing fun! There will be an hand for children to climb, sit in the assortment of infl atables for your Session 1 driver’s seat, touch, view up close, jumping enjoyment. Eastside Park July 6 to 16 pose for photos and learn about how various trucks work. Kids of all ages NEW THIS YEAR! A kid’s band will Session 2 can experience what big trucks are perform at the band shell from noon to Walton Park July 27 to August 6 really like. There will be concessions 2 p.m. available (hot dogs, brats, etc.) and Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. FREE ice-cream! Date: Saturday, September 19 Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $37 per session Date: Tuesday, September 8 Place: Walton Park - 15th Street Time: 5 to 7 p.m. and Hadley Avenue Deadline is one week prior Place: Walton Park - 15th Street and to start of program Hadley Avenue Parking Lot Concessions will be available for purchase at the event SSPECIALPECIAL PPROGRAMSROGRAMS ((cont.)cont.) PPageage 1177 SSTANDTAND UUPP PPADDLEBOARDADDLEBOARD STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD LESSONS Instructors from the Minnesota Stand Up Paddleboarders Association (www. DADDY DAUGHTER LET IT GO mnsupa.org) will teach you to paddle with Queen Elsa standing up. SUP is fun, relaxing, and PRINCESS BALL a great work out. It’s good for core with Belle, Aurora You are invited to Queen Elsa’s conditioning, improving balance and FROZEN SNOW Party! Come help a great complement for cross training. & Queen Elsa Elsa make MAGIC snow and build No paddling experience necessary! an Olaf Snowman. Participants will Join Once Upon A Star’s Princesses: play FROZEN fun games, make an What to bring: Belle, Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), and ice-fun craft and even get a sparkly Clothes that can get wet, towel, Queen Elsa for an enchanting evening snowfl ake painted on cheeks! Sing-a- with your special adult-date! We’ll water shoes, water bottle, sunscreen, long and dance to “Let It Go”. Bring sunglasses with strap, hat, lock for enjoy fairy tale BINGO, beading a your camera – kids will have a special jewelry craft, dancing and more royal photo opportunity with Once Upon A beach house lockers. fun! Each princess will receive her Star’s own QUEEN ELSA! own personalized princess tote bag What is provided: and castle gift to take home. All Date: Saturday, October 17 Certifi ed ACA Instructors, SUP board, “couples” will have a photo taken Time: 10 to 11 a.m. paddle, PFD, leash with their adult date with next day Place: Discovery Center proof access. Adults – please bring 4444 Hadley Avenue Classes will be about 1.5 hours of your camera for memorable photo Cost: $17 per registration, instruction. Class size will be limited opportunities… including a group – Parent MUST attend with child princess photo with your daughter. to 6 during each session. Ages 12 – 14 Ages: 2 ½ to 8, with parent or adult must be accompanied by a parent or Date: Friday, September 18 Please register by October 9 legal guardian (does not have to be Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m. on-water.) Ages 15 – 17 must have a Place: Discovery Center waiver and signed consent form signed 4444 Hadley Avenue ! by a parent or legal guardian. All Cost: $28 per couple EW participants must sign a consent form Ages: 3 to 8 recommended NNEW!YOUTH and a waiver. PFD and leash must be worn and secured at all times. Plan to Please register by September 11 ARCHERY LESSONS arrive 15 minutes early. ages 8 and up When: Memorial Day to Sept. 30 BUNKER PARK STABLE Classes will be fi lled with information Monday – Friday: ages 8 to 16 and fun! Dana Keller is a certifi ed 6 to 7:30 p.m. NASP, WI 4H Archery Shooting Saturday and Sunday: Let’s go to Bunker Park for an Sports and Level 2 USA Archery 8 to 9:30 a.m. afternoon of fun! We’ll begin with a Instructor. She focuses on safety and 10 to 11:30 a.m. trail ride on horseback followed by correct form and technique. She works 1 to 2:30 p.m. lunch and a nature walk! Please dress with local NASP, 4H, JOAD, Cub/ 3 to 4:30 p.m. appropriate for this adventure (no Girl Scouts and YMCA groups. She 5 to 6:30 p.m. shorts) and bring a bagged lunch. is a skilled and accomplished archer Place: Tanners Beach who has been shooting for 26 years. Ages: 12 and up *Sign up now - space is limited!* Working at A-1 Archery has helped Cost: $65 per person Payment is due on the day of the Dates: Fridays, June 19, July 24, her promote the sport of archery--as and August 14 well as instill the love and passion of lesson, prior to beginning the lesson. Time: 10:45 a.m.: Depart from the sport in new archers! Payments can be made by check or Discovery Center cash, payable to: Minnesota Stand Up Return approximately 3 p.m. Dates: Fridays, June 12 to 26 Paddleboarders Association Cost: $37 per trip (includes entrance Time: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Instructor / Student Ratio 6:1 fee, chaperone, transportation) Place: Northdale Archery Range Cost: $25 per child Reservations required – To make a Please register one week reservation, please contact Dave @ prior to program Please register by June 5 651-357-8974 or [email protected] Swimming activities are offered collaboratively by ISD 622 Community Education and Oakdale Recreation. PPageage 1188 SSWIMMINGWIMMING / AQUATICSAQUATICS

District 622 Community Education offers quality swimming activities for all ages. Our experienced and caring instructors have been trained by the American Red Cross. They will help you or your child/children develop water safety and swimming skills in a positive learning environment. REGISTERING OPTIONS ON-LINE: www.isd622.org/swim (accept VISA and Master Card) MAIL / IN PERSON: District 622 Ed Center - CE Swim 2520 E 12th Avenue, No. St. Paul, MN 55109 Checks Payable to: ISD 622 Community Education Call: 651-748-7434 Fax: 651-748-7497 SSWIMMINGW I M M I N G CLASSC L A S S DESCRIPTIONSD E S C R I P T I O N S Infant and Preschool Ages 6 and Older Classes are 30 minutes long Classes are 55 minutes long Mini Tots (swim diapers please) Level 1 & 2 – Fundamental Skills Infants 6 months to 2 years with parent Entry level class for children ages 6 and older. Parent works with child to promote water readiness through games and play. Level 3 – Stroke Development Passed Level 2 or be able to jump into deep water and Tiny Tots (swim diapers, if needed) swim on front and back for 30 feet. Toddlers 2 to 4 years with parent Parent works with child to learn basic swim skills through Level 4 - Stroke Improvement group activities. Passed Level 3. Learn elementary backstroke, side stroke, and butterfl y kick. Preschoolers + Parents 3 to 5 years with parent Level 5 - Stroke Refi nement A graduate of Tiny Tots or equivalent who will put face Passed Level 4. Increase endurance of all strokes. Learn under water. Parent will help their child learn basic swim breaststroke, butterfl y, and side stroke. techniques through drills and play led by a Water Safety Instructor. Level 6 - Core Skills For both Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimmer. No Turtles (Preschool 1) need to pass one before taking the other. 4 to 5 year olds without a parent Student who will not readily put their faces in the water. • 6pws – Personal Water Safety This class introduces them to basic swim skills and • 6fs – Fitness Swimmer increases their comfort level. Bobbers (Preschool 2) 4 to 5 year olds without a parent Students who will put their faces in the water and are comfortable in the water. Super Kids (Preschool 3) 4 to 5 year olds without a parent Students who can swim 10 feet with their faces in the water. Super Kids often have fundamental swim skills but are not ready for the larger class size and longer class time of Level 1. Swimming activities are offered collaboratively by ISD 622 Community SSWIMMINGWIMMING / AQUATICSAQUATICS PPageage 1199 Education and Oakdale Recreation. CLASS Session 1 Session 2 TIME DDAYTIMEAYTIME SSWIMMINGWIMMING LESSONSLESSONS (55 minutes) June 15 - 25 July 13 - 23 SKYVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOL Level 1 & 2 9:00 am S1A1 S1A2 1100 Heron Avenue North - Oakdale Monday to Thursday (8 Lessons) $68 Level 1 & 2 10:00 am S1B1 S1B2 Level 1 & 2 11:00 am S1C1 S1C2 CLASS Session 1 Session 2 TIME Level 3 9:00 am S3A1 S3A2 (30 minutes) June 15 - 25 July 13 - 23 Level 3 10:00 am S3B1 S3B2 Turtles 9:00 am STU1 STU2 Level 3 11:00 am S3C1 S3C2 Bobbers 9:00 am SB1 SB2 Level 4 10:00 am S4A1 S4A2 Bobbers 9:30 am SB3 SB4 Level 5 11:00 am S5A1 S5A2 Super Kids 9:30 am SSK1 SSK2 Level 6 (both) 10:00 am S6A1 S6A2

EEVENINGVENING SSWIMMINGWIMMING LLESSONSESSONS EEVENINGVENING SSWIMMINGWIMMING LESSONSLESSONS JOHN GLENN SCHOOL SKYVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOL 1560 County Road B - Maplewood 1100 Heron Avenue - Oakdale Monday (7 Lessons) Mondays (7 Lessons) Thursdays (7 Lessons) June 8 – July 27 (no class June 29) June 8 – July 27 (no class June 29) June 11 – July 30 (no class July 2) Fee: $60 Fee: $60 Fee: $60 Mini Tots 5:30 pm SM1 Pre/Parent 6:00 pm SP2 Mini Tots 6:00 pm SM3 Tiny Tots 6:00 pm ST1 Turtles 6:00 pm STU5 Tiny Tots 6:30 pm ST4 Turtles 5:30 pm STU3 Bobbers 6:00 pm SB10 Turtles 6:00 pm STU6 Bobbers 5:30 pm SB5 Bobbers 7:00 pm SB11 Bobbers 6:00 pm SB14 Bobbers 6:00 pm SB6 Super Kids 6:30 pm SSK5 Bobbers 7:00 pm SB15 Bobbers 6:30 pm SB7 Level 1 & 2 6:30 pm S1G Super Kids 6:00 pm SSK7 Super Kids 6:30 pm SSK3 Level 3 7:30 pm S3G Level 1 & 2 6:30 pm S1K Level 1 & 2 6:00 pm S1D Level 4 6:30 pm S4D Level 1 & 2 7:30 pm S1L Level 1 & 2 7:00 pm S1E Level 5 7:30 pm S5B Level 3 6:30 pm S3K Level 3 7:00 pm S3D Level 6 (both) 7:30 pm S6B Level 3 7:30 pm S3L Level 4 7:00 pm S4B Level 4 7:30 pm S4F

Tuesday (7 Lessons) Level 5 6:30 pm S5D Wednesday (7 Lessons) June 9 – July 28 (no class June 30) Level 6 (both) 7:30 pm S6C June 10 – July 29 (no class July 1) Fee: $60 Fee: $60 Tiny Tots 6:00 pm ST3 Mini Tots 5:30 pm SM2 Bobbers 6:00 pm SB12 Tiny Tots 6:00 pm ST2 Bobbers 6:30 pm SB13 Pre/Parent 6:30 pm SP1 Private & Semi Super Kids 6:30 pm SSK6 Turtles 5:30 pm STU4 Private Lessons Level 1 & 2 6:00 pm S1H Bobbers 5:30 pm SB8 Level 1 & 2 7:00 pm S1J Bobbers 6:00 pm SB9 Four 30-minute lessons Level 3 6:00 pm S3H Private $88 Super Kids 6:30 pm SSK4 Level 3 7:00 pm S3J Semi-private $60 Level 1 & 2 7:00 pm S1F (must have two at similar levels) Level 4 7:00 pm S4E Level 3 6:00 pm S3E Level 5 7:00 pm S5C Call 651-748-7434 for more Level 3 7:00 pm S3F information or to register. Level 4 7:00 pm S4C RRegisteregister oonlinenline wwithith nnoo eextraxtra ffees!ees! RREGISTRATIONEGISTRATION There are five convenient ways to pay for programs and activities. For more information, please call 651-747-3860. Online www.oakdalefun.com

REGISTRATION DEADLINE Registration deadlines are established for programs to ensure appropriate staffi ng, supplies, and facility needs. Please refer to program descriptions for each program’s registration deadline. Mail WAIT LISTS 4444 Hadley Avenue N If a class or event is full, you may request that your name be placed on a Oakdale, MN 55128 waiting list in the event that an opening occurs. CANCELLATION Oakdale Recreation reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine programs and/or change instructors. Classes with insuffi cient enrollment will be cancelled and payment refunded or credited to your account. Participants will be notifi ed of program cancellations prior to the start of the program. Fax 651-747-3861 PROGRAM CONFIRMATIONS You will be contacted if a program is full, a program is cancelled, or if a program change is necessary.

REFUNDS Registration fees for programs cancelled by the Recreation Department will be fully refunded. Other than Adult Trips, participants may cancel a registration three business days before the start of the program and receive a refund, less a $5 administration fee. Once a refund has been In-Person requested, a check will be mailed within 45 days. If the registration 4444 Hadley Avenue or payment was charged, a credit to the credit card will be processed. No City Hall - 1584 Hadley Avenue refunds can be issued once a program has started or if tickets were purchased for a trip or event.

SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are available for persons who need fi nancial assistance to participate in youth programs. Funds are limited and available on Drop Boxes a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. For more information or to request an Located in front of Discovery application, please call 651-747-3860. Center or in City Hall parking lot. QQuestions?uestions? PPleaselease ccallall ((651)651) 7747-386047-3860 oorr vvisitisit wwww.oakdalefun.comww.oakdalefun.com There’s no residency REGISTRATION FORM requirement to participate in Oakdale Recreation Department ~ Discovery Center Oakdale’s programs and events! Phone: 651-747-3860 / Fax: 651-747-3861 www.oakdalefun.com

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Rethink Recycling SEE THE LIGHT: COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDENS Are you interested in going solar but cover 120 percent of your current HOUSEHOLD CLEANING unable to do so? Perhaps you live in an annual electricity usage, and your apartment or, if you own a home, you electricity bill will be credited with the PRODUCTS might have a shaded roof. Or maybe electricity created by your share of the you’ve not been able to make the solar garden. (Your total electric use We recently celebrated Earth Day, and up-front investment of installing solar will be billed as it is currently billed, the challenge now is to live like every panels. Participating in a Community and your solar production credit will day is Earth Day. You can make small Solar Garden might be the answer for be applied against it.) changes in your home, starting with you! cleaning products. Here are a few tips How do you become involved? to take advantage of: What is a Community Solar To participate as a subscriber you Garden? Compare it to a community will need to work with a garden 1. Buy and use the least toxic product. vegetable garden. In that case, several operator that is setting up a solar Some cleaning products carry words participants come together at a central garden in either Washington County like “warning”, “danger”, or “poison”. location to garden. A Community or an adjacent county (Dakota, A product labeled with “caution” is the Solar Garden is similar in that Ramsey, Anoka, or Chisago). The least hazardous while “poison” is the participants have their own share of a garden operator will manage your worst. centrally-located project. But instead participation and gather the required of vegetables, the result is solar paperwork. To stay informed about 2. Limit the number of products you energy! progress in the development of have by using cleaners that can clean solar gardens, add your name to multiple surfaces. How does it work? Participants (or the Xcel Energy mailing list for 3. Use products with fewer ingredients subscribers) purchase or lease interests updates by going to xcelenergy.com/ and pay attention to warning labels. in a solar garden system developed by Energy_Solutions. CERTs (Clean According to the U.S. Environmental a garden operator. Once a solar garden Energy Resource Teams) also has Protection Agency, only a fraction is fully approved by Xcel Energy, detailed information on Community of the registered chemicals have the garden operator installs Solar PV Solar Gardens, including FAQs. gone through complete testing for panels in a sunny location to produce You can connect to their website human health concerns. Reduce.org renewable electricity. You can then at: cleanenergyresourceteams.org/ offers more solutions for reducing subscribe to enough solar power to solargardens. the number of toxins in your cleaning products. PRESERVE AND CONSERVE WATER 4. Get rid of dangerous chemicals in Do you know that only 1 percent go to: www.ci.oakdale.mn.us/. Click an environmentally friendly way at the of the earth’s water is suitable for on Generation Green and then Water Environmental Center, 4039 Cottage drinking? Ninety-seven percent of Quality and Conservation. Grove Drive in Woodbury. It is open water is salt water, and the other two from Noon to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and percent is locked in ice caps and * Mow lawns to a height of 2 ½ - 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays and glaciers. With everyone relying on inches or taller. A longer lawn shades Saturdays. such a small percentage of water, here and protects the root system during are some ideas to help preserve and the hot and dry periods of summer The Earth Day attitude of change conserve water: and needs less watering and fewer and environmentalism has grown fertilizer applications. signifi cantly since the fi rst year of its * Use plants that occurred naturally in existence 45 years ago. Be among our area prior to European settlement. * Here are some ways to detect leaks: those who take the ideas and efforts They require less fertilizer, water, and (1) Turn off the main water valve and of Earth Day and apply them to their pesticide use. They have a deep root check the water meter. If it is still lives year-round! system that provides better infi ltration moving, water is still fl owing. (2) of storm runoff. Look at your water bill. A sudden or large fl uctuation in your bill could * Information on creating and mean you have a water leak. Contact maintaining your own rain barrel is Jill at City Hall (651) 730-2710 to available at: www.ci.oakdale.mn.us/. review your water usage. (3) Check Click on Generation Green and then washer and dishwasher for worn or Water Quality and Conservation. damaged hoses. (4) Check your toilets for leaks by placing food coloring in Oakdale’s recycling programs and other * Reduce rain water runoff (and the tank. Wait 15 minutes. 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Summerfest celebration SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY - JUNE 22 SATURDAY - JUNE 27 Medallion Hunt Begins - total of six clues; First 5K Run/Walk - 10K Run - Chip Timed clue revealed @ 8 a.m. at: City Hall - 1584 Hadley Register @ the Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Avenue, Oakdale web site (www.ci.oakdale.mn.us) Avenue: and the Clue Hotline 651-734-2615. Find the medallion and claim the $1,000 cash prize -- win $1,500 if you 5K Register by June 1: $20 have a Summerfest button! (Medallion is not in After June 1: $25 Walton Park). sponsored by Oakdale AREA CHAMBER OF Register race day: $30 COMMERCE 10K Register by June 1: $30 After June 1: $35 Wednesday - JUNE 24 Register race day: $40 6:30 p.m. Summerfest Royalty Coronation at guardian Registration fee includes t-shirt, chip timer, angels church, 8260 hudson boulevard. buttons refreshments, and chance for prizes sold at the door. 7 a.m. Sign-in at Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Ave THURSDAY - JUNE 25 8 a.m. 10K Run Begins 8:10 a.m. 5K Run/Walk Begins 5 p.m. Concessions, Maplewood/Oakdale Lions Club Beer Garden, and Bingo Tent open sponsored by Citizens Community Federal Bank 5 p.m. TO 12 a.m. Gold Star Carnival Rides open 8 a.m. OASA Hughie Russell Memorial Softball Tournament 6 p.m. TED BEARTH GRANDE PARADE. Grand Marshals: Retired Members of the Oakdale Fire Department. 9 a.m. OAA Boy’s Baseball Tournament Parade route begins at Geneva Avenue and 15th Street, travels east on 15th Street, and concludes Noon to 10 p.m. Bingo at the Bingo Tent at City Hall (15th and Hadley). parade route and nearby streets to close to traffic at 5:30 p.m. Noon to 12 a.m. Concessions open 7:45 to 10 P.M. The “Dirty Shorts Band” (jazz, blues, Noon to 12 a.m. Gold Star Carnival Rides UNLIMITED dixie) performs at the band shell. Free! CARNIVAL RIDES for 1 price from noon to 5 p.m.! (Details at www.ci.oakdale.mn.us or (651) 739-5086) 8 p.m. OAA Boy’s Baseball Tournament Noon TO 4 p.m. Classic Car Show. No entry fee! Any FRIDAY - JUNE 26 make/model/year! Entry form at www.ci.oakdale. mn.us 10 a.m. bmx stunt bike show (hockey rink) 12 p.m. bmx stunt bike show (hockey rink) Noon to 6 p.m. Ms. Jazee Balloon Artist 2 p.m. bmx stunt bike show (hockey rink) 4 p.m. bmx stunt bike show (hockey rink) Noon to 6 p.m. Cockadoodle zoo petting zoo 4 p.m. register for 3rd Lair’s “Summer Series” 1 to 4 p.m. Golden Gloves Boxing Competition contest. no cost to enter! Results, standings and cumulative point totals of every competitor tracked at 7 to 10 p.m. “SHAG” (pop rock) performs at the band www.3rdlair.com. Competitors with the most points at the series shell. free! Concert sponsored by Lake Elmo Bank end will be winner! Three overall points-winners crowned in each division – Beginner, Intermediate and Expert. Top 3 riders 10 P.M. FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA!!! in each division, at each event, qualify for the finals at the State Fair. Contest Starts at 5 p.m. SUNDAY - JUNE 28 (Optional day for vendors) 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. Gold Star Carnival Rides. Buy an armband for UNLIMITED CARNIVAL RIDES for 1 price 8 a.m. OASA Softball Tournaments from 5 TO 10 p.m.! (Details at www.ci.oakdale.mn.us or Noon - 6 p.m. Gold Star Carnival Rides (651) 739-5086) 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. Concessions and Bingo Tent open 6 p.m. OAA Boy’s Baseball Tournament 7 TO 11 p.m. “Rockin hollywoods” (Classic Rock) perform at the band shell. FREE! City of Oakdale PRSRT STD 1584 Hadley Avenue North US POSTAGE Oakdale, MN 55128 PAID TWIN CITIES MN PERMIT NO. 4077

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COMMUNITY PICNIC SUMMERFEST June 18 June 25 to 27 11 a.m. TO 1 p.m. NORTH FIRE STATION MEDALLION HUNT (STARTS JUNE 22) 5000 Hadley Avenue PARADE (JUNE 25) DIRTY SHORTS BRASS BAND (JUNE 25) ROCKIN HOLLYWOODS (JUNE 26) LUNCH IS ON US! SHAG CONCERT (JUNE 27)

Plus: ITS Truck, bounce castle, FFIREWORKSIREWORKS (JUNE 27) and much more! All FREE! Plus, carnival, food, car show, Hosted by the City of Oakdale and bingo, BMX bike shows, and the Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce much more! Find Schedule of Events on inside back cover.